Illustrated diagram of the components of scaffolding work

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This post was last edited by hesonchang214 on 2021-11-29 at 16:13. An illustrated overview of the components of scaffolding projects: The main components of scaffolding include vertical poles, longitudinal horizontal bars and transverse horizontal bars, longitudinal ground bars and transverse ground bars, fasteners (right-angle fasteners, swivel fasteners, butt joints, anti-slip fasteners), diagonal bracing (also known as cross bracing or cross supports), transverse diagonal braces (also known as transverse tension rods or zigzag braces), scaffold planks, wall connection elements (also known as wall connection points or wall rods), and bases. (1) Vertical pole: The vertical member in a scaffold that is perpendicular to the horizontal plane. It is the main member that constitutes the scaffold structure, and it is also the primary load-bearing member that transfers the self-weight of the scaffold structure, as well as construction loads and wind loads. (2) Outer uprights: The uprights in a double-row scaffold that are on the side away from the wall, or the uprights in a single-row scaffold. (3) Inner vertical pole: The vertical pole on the side of a double-row scaffold that is close to the wall. (4) Corner post: A vertical post located at the corner of the foot frame. (5) Double tube material: Two vertical posts placed side by side and close together. (6) Main vertical pole: The vertical pole in a double-pipe structure that directly bears the load at the top. (7) Secondary vertical pole: The vertical pole in a double-pipe vertical pole system that shares the load of the main vertical pole. (8) Horizontal bars: Wooden horizontal members in scaffolding. (9) Longitudinal horizontal bar: A horizontal bar installed along the length of the scaffold (also known as the main crossbar, large crossbeam, tie rod, or longitudinal bar). It is the main member that constitutes the scaffold structure, and it is also the primary load-transferring member that carries construction loads to the vertical poles. (10) Transverse horizontal bar: A horizontal bar installed across the scaffold (also known as a minor crossbar, six-foot bar, transverse beam, or grating). It is the main load-bearing member that makes up the scaffold structure, used to transfer construction loads to the vertical poles. (11) Sweeping rod: A horizontal rod that is close to the ground and connects to the base of the vertical rod. (12) Longitudinal sweep bar: A sweep bar installed along the longitudinal direction of the scaffold. It can prevent displacement of the bottom end of the vertical pole in the longitudinal direction. (13) Transverse sweep bar: A sweep bar installed horizontally along the scaffold. It can prevent the bottom end of the vertical pole from shifting laterally. (14) Wall connectors: Components that connect the scaffold to the building (also known as wall connection points or wall rods). It is an important structural component that not only enables the scaffold to withstand and transfer wind loads but also prevents it from becoming laterally unstable or toppling over (15). Transverse bracing: These are diagonal bars that intersect at a right angle with the inner and outer vertical rods or horizontal rods of a double-row scaffold; they enhance the scaffold’s lateral stiffness and increase its load-bearing capacity. (16) Diagonal bracing: Intersecting diagonal bars installed in pairs on the outer side of the scaffold (also known as cross braces); they enhance the longitudinal stiffness of the scaffold and increase its load-bearing capacity. (17) Tilting braces: Bars that run at an angle to the outer side of the scaffold. (18) Fasteners: Connectors that are secured using bolts. (19) Right-angle connectors: Fasteners used to link vertically intersecting members. It is a structural member that relies on the friction between the fasteners and the surface of the steel tube to transfer construction loads and wind loads. (20) Rotating fastener: A fastener used for connecting rods that are parallel or at an angle to each other. (21) Butt fasteners: Fasteners used for the butt joint of members. It is a load-transferring structural joint. (22) Anti-slip fasteners: Fasteners added to meet anti-slip requirements and used for non-connection purposes. Fastener (23) base: A pad located at the bottom of the vertical pole, which serves as a component for bearing and transferring the loads from the pole. (24) Fixed base: A base whose cushion height cannot be adjusted. (25) Adjustable base: A base that allows the height of the support pad to be adjusted. (26) Shimming plate: A support plate placed under the base.